Facts and figures
90% of Sussex research activity rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised.*
2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)*
Students
Undergraduates |
9,292 |
Postgraduate |
4,074 |
Total |
13,366 |
University income 2011-2012
Tuition fees and support grants |
£69.1m |
Higher education funding council grants |
£48.8m |
Research grants and contracts |
£24.7m |
Other operating income |
£39.6m |
Other income |
£0.5m |
Total |
£182.7m |
University expenditure 2011-2012
Academic Schools |
£65.9m |
Academic services |
£10.5m |
Research grants and contracts |
£17.9m |
Residences, catering and business |
£18.2m |
Premises |
£17.5m |
Administration |
£17m |
Other |
£22m |
Total |
£169m |
Research income
2011-2012
Research councils |
£12.2m |
UK-based charities |
£4.6m |
European Commission |
£3.2m |
Other grants and contracts |
£3.9m |
Releases from deferred capital grants |
£0.8m |
Total |
£24.7m |
Sources of research funding
Sponsor profile of awards 2011-2012
European Union |
16.7% |
UK government |
5.2% |
UK Industries |
3.8% |
UK charities |
28.4% |
Research councils |
42% |
Other |
3.9% |
Awards from Research Councils
AHRC |
0.6% |
BBSRC |
3.1% |
EPSRC |
5.3% |
ESRC |
6.6% |
MRC |
18.6% |
NERC |
0.5% |
STFC.8% |
3.6% |
Other |
3.6% |